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NDA promises big in Bihar: One crore jobs, support for women, vision of developed state
‘Sankalp Patra blends expansive welfare promises with large-scale industrial and infrastructural pledges, attempting to appeal simultaneously to the poor, the aspirational youth, and the middle class
Justice Surya Kant appointed Chief Justice of India
He will assume office on Nov 24. His journey from a rural upbringing to the highest judicial office in the country reflects a remarkable story of merit
AI to be part of school curriculum from Class 3 from next academic year
Artificial Intelligence education must be viewed as a universal skill connected to ‘The World Around Us’, govt says
Coal ministry launches 14th round of commercial mine auctions
In this round, 41 coal mines are being offered — 20 fully explored and 21 partially explored — including five mines under the CMSP Act, 2015 and 36 under the MMDR Act, 1957
IIP maintains 4% growth in Sept, manufacturing remains key driver
Economists expect the near-term outlook to remain stable, supported by ongoing infrastructure activity and a resilient manufacturing base
Cabinet approves nutrient-based fertiser subsidy for Rabi season; clears terms of reference for 8th Pay Commission
Tentative budgetary requirement for the period has been estimated at Rs 37,952 crore, about Rs 736 crore higher than the allocation for this year’s Kharif season
Eco-engine shifts gears: Services rewriting growth playbook
Services accounted for nearly 55% of India’s Gross Value Added (GVA) in 2024-25, while the primary and secondary sectors contribute 16% and 29%, respectively
India’s digital payments ecosystem soars on UPI momentum, broad-based expansion
Bouquet of systems now spans traditional instruments such as cheques alongside modern platforms including NEFT, RTGS, IMPS, NACH, cards, prepaid instruments and the UPI
SIR 2.0 to begin in 12 states, UTs, will cover 51 cr voters
This phase will include Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Goa, Puducherry, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Kerala, Lakshadweep, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh & West Bengal
New GDP series to offer deeper insight into India’s expanding digital & services economy
Revised series will shift the base year from 2011-12 to 2022-23, reflecting over a decade of profound structural change driven by digitalisation, formalisation and improved data systems
ASEAN-India summit maps ‘way forward’ for sustainable & secure Indo-Pacific
The leaders reviewed progress under the ASEAN-India comprehensive strategic partnership; charted future initiatives to accelerate cooperation in trade, security, technology & sustainable development
Russian oil: To buy or not to buy
Western pressure over Russian oil puts India’s economic autonomy to the test, but New Delhi’s response shows that pragmatism, not defiance, remains its sharpest diplomatic tool